Cold-Rolled Low-Carbon Steel Strip for Appliances

Narrow cold-rolled steel strip under 600mm width with less than 0.25% carbon, not further worked beyond cold-reduction, used in manufacturing household appliances like washers and refrigerators. Classified under 7211.23.60 as flat-rolled nonalloy steel, cold-rolled, low carbon content, and narrow width without cladding, plating, or coating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If hot-rolled instead of cold-rolled

Hot-rolled low-carbon steel strips <600mm fall under 7212, differentiated by rolling process.

7217.10.80Same rate: 35%

If further worked with polishing or coating

Chapter 72 note defines 'further worked' surface treatments moving to 7217 for coated/polished products.

7225.50.60Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel with added elements like chromium

Alloy steels per note (e.g., >1.25% Cr) classify in Chapter 72 alloy headings like 7225.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical composition certificate showing <0.25% carbon to avoid reclassification to higher carbon headings

Measure exact width before entry; products >=600mm shift to 7211.29 or Chapter 72 wide products

No duty allowance for rust/discoloration per Chapter 72 notes; ensure proper packaging